Business Development Manager

Description 

SCI Engineering is a multi-discipline firm offering a variety of services from the design development stage through construction. We specialize in Geotechnical, Environmental, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources and Construction Material Testing services.  

SCI Engineering is currently seeking an ambitious and energetic Business Development Professional to expand services in the St. Louis market to support our continued growth in our Midwest offices. The primary goal of the position is to forge strong relationships with clients and generate business opportunities. The Business Development Manager will oversee the implementation and maintenance of all Midwest business development activities and will collaborate with SCI’s marketing professionals as well as the business development coordinators. SCI Engineering is looking for a true connector who is driven by the success of the entire team and naturally looks for opportunities to solve problems and create a value product.

Benefits (Full-time employees eligible) include:

• 401(k) (Matching Program)
• Health insurance (Including a HDHP option free for employees)
• Dental insurance (Free for Employees)
• Vision insurance (Free for Employees)
• Disability insurance (Free for Employees)
• Life insurance (Basic Term Life Free for Employees)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Join SCI?

Our commitment to our co-workers, clients and communities is unwavering. Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of SCl’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will guide and integrate you into our culture. Specific starting duties and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

Don’t take our word for it – an independent survey revealed that 94% of our corporate staff believe their managers support their professional growth and development and 91% are happy with their work-life flexibility. One employee described why they love their job:

‘I get to work with good people. Work-life balance is incredible. I feel genuinely welcome and cared for at SCI.’

We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplace (topworkplaces.com/company/sci-engineering/). Our employees enjoy a casual dress code, including jeans every day, and benefit from a flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance. Our Good Cause Charity Program empowers employees to donate to the charity of the month, with SCI matching contributions.

Join SCI and be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and supports your growth. Apply today!

Essential Functions

• Develop key client relationships with new and existing contacts.
• Develop a sales strategy focused on project acquisition and customer satisfaction.
• Attend, arrange, and conduct business meetings with prospective clients.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.
• Develop an average opportunity pipeline of potential business that will be maintained each year.
• Establish and monitor expenses for Business Development budgets/projections. 
• Promote SCI's products and services.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) business development activities in the St. Louis market is preferred.  
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM software (preferably Deltek Vision).
• Prior experience with RFP/RFQs and responses to federal submittals.
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines in a timely fashion.

SCI Engineering is an EOE/ Minorities/ Females/ Vet/ Disabled Employer.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.